3 Throws for distance, Over the Shoulder Keg-toss Style, 10/6
3 Throws for distance, Over the Shoulder Keg-toss Style, 20/14
3 Throws for distance, Over the Shoulder Keg-toss Style, 30/20Every throw is a max effort. Rest as needed between all throws.2. MedBall Run
2 x 200m Run for time, rest as needed between efforts.men carry two 20# ballswomen carry two 14# balls

Sunday, June 2, 2013

This was Chris 5 minutes after finding out he didn't qualify this year.

(Picture courtesy of www.games.crossfit.com)

Chris is the ultimate competitor. He lives and breathes to test himself. Ever moment of his life is directed at becoming a better CrossFit athlete. He is completely focused, totally driven and has dedicated his life to maximizing his performance in this sport. He is a specimen, a machine, a warrior. He is the racehorse that every coach dreams of. If I pointed to a wall, he would run through it before I could even ask.

Chris poured his heart into training this year. This weekend he competed with grit and passion. Unfortunately, despite his heroic efforts, 2013 will be the first CrossFit Games ever without Chris Spealler as a competitor.

In his own words, "it stings really bad."

Chris is also a father, a husband, a friend and a coach. Chris has incredibly strong values and they and they have served him well over the past seven years, and they served him well today. Chris did everything in his power to make it to the Games this year, and because of that he has no regrets and is happy with his performance. CrossFit is more than the Games, and Chris Spealler is more than the Competitor. This is far from a crushing defeat. This is a 147# man showing once again what is possible when you commit, care and keep your priorities in line.